Archive for the ‘Museum News’ Category

Art & History in Central Florida!

Thursday, May 12th, 2011

The Maitland Art & History Association just launched a brand new website! This new site better reflects their mission to the community of Maitland North Orlando after they merged the Maitland Art Center and the Maitland Historical Society several months ago. Check out their facilities, including several museum buildings, and plan your visit to this wonderful area. [...]

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New Tiffany Wing at the Morse Museum!

Saturday, April 23rd, 2011

The Morse Museum’s new galleries feature the recently restored Daffodil Terrace and 250 art and architectural objects from Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Long Island estate, Laurelton Hall. This new gallery is huge and features all sorts of information about this estate and how it came to be. There is everything from architectural drawings, to a menu [...]

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What’s Happening with Maitland History Exhibits?

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

All the Maitland Historical Museums are open for tours Thursdays-Sundays from Noon-4 p.m. Closed major holidays. Nearby to Thurston House B&B, are the Maitland Historical Museum and Telephone Museum, & The Waterhouse Residence Museum and Carpentry Shop Museum. Exhibiting now at the Maitland Historical Museum in Central Florida – Maitland on the Move The Maitland [...]

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Central Florida Watercolor Society in Maitland!

Wednesday, January 5th, 2011

The Maitland Art & History Association will open the 2011 visual art season with a new exhibition at the Maitland Art Center. The center is a State of Florida Historic Site and also is on the National Register of Historic Places. This exhibit will showcase members of the Central Florida Watercolor Society, featuring approximately 45 watercolor works of [...]

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Tiffany Window – Oyster Bay

Monday, November 1st, 2010

  Friday Nights at the Morse Museum in Winter Park return November 5! During Friday Nights at the Morse, all visitors receive free admission to the galleries from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., November through April. Live music, art demonstrations, and family tours are planned for select dates throughout the season. On November 12, classical [...]

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Maitland Central Florida Wedding Location

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

What could be more perfect than the Maitland Art Center for your special day? Just minutes away from the premier bed & breakfast in North Orlando, the Mayan architecture and grounds are stunningly beautiful! The Art Center is highly decorated with murals, bas-reliefs, and carvings done in an Aztec/Mayan motif. This ornamentation is an integral [...]

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Maitland Art Center Open House!!!

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Join the Maitland Art Center for their Summer Open House, Saturday June 5, 10am-3pm. Learn all about the center – visit art classes, meet instructors, talk to students, see live art demonstrations and learn about the history of this fabulous facility. This State of Florida Historic Site is also on the National Historic Register.  The center is [...]

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Exhibition Opening at the Maitland Historical Museum!

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

“History of Fashion: A to Z, is the latest exhibition to open at the Maitland Historical Museum. The exibit is based on a book written by society member Sue Dyer, and will include an alphabet sampling of fashion. The opening reception is tonight! Author Sue Dyer will also speak April 28th at noon at the [...]

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The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art , Winter Park

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art – Ocean Florida Originally uploaded by Ocean Florida The massive cross-shaped “electrolier” in Tiffany’s chapel is one of its most powerful elements. Weighing approximately 1,000 pounds and measuring 10 feet in height, this lighting fixture is comprised of cast metal and green turtleback glass. This reconstructed chapel [...]

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Thurston House Times – New Art!

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

New art exhibit at the Maitland Art Center!

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